More Than Friends

Celebration

On Monday, Kagome was rushing to catch up on all the paperwork that had been filed last minute on Friday. She was glad that Sesshoumaru had helped her out with the apartment, but now she was regretting taking Saturday off.

Kyo was scheduled to show up at any minute, so Sesshoumaru was shuffling through papers and reviewing the purchase deal to make sure everything was prepared. The door opened to reveal the man in question. Kyo look absolutely giddy as he made his way up to Sesshoumaru's desk. "Good morning, Taisho! Doesn't it seem like a fabulous day to relieve oneself of a burden?" He sat down in front of Sesshoumaru's desk, and crossed his legs in a way that made Kagome wonder why nobody had questioned his tastes.

"Yes, well, this is the deal I drew up. You can read it and let me know about any changes you feel necessary." Sesshoumaru slid the papers across the desk to Kyo, who gave them an annoyed glare.

"Just tell me, does this basically say you are relieving me of all responsibilities, but keeping my company the same, and putting your name on it?"

Sesshoumaru looked surprised for a moment. "Well, yes."

"Then I don't need to read anything." Kyo signed the papers without another word and slid them back over to Sesshoumaru. "I'm just glad to finally be able to be myself again." Kyo stood and ran over to Kagome.

Out of the corner of her eye she saw Sesshoumaru shoot to his feet as the edges of his eyes turned red around his contacts.

"OMG Kagome thank you, thank you, thank you!" When Kyo threw his arms around her, she hugged him back so she could mouth the words ‘calm down’ to Sesshoumaru.

His demeanor relaxed and his eyes turned their normal color but he was still glaring agitatedly at the other male.

"Don't mention it Kyo," she chirped.

He stepped back and held her at arm's length. "No Kagome, you really have no idea what sort of impact you've had on my life. I've been forced to hide who I really was, and now I just feel free. My partner is going to be so thrilled not to have to hide and sneak around anymore. Make sure you keep in contact girl, I want to know about every promotion you carve out for yourself."

Kagome smiled and nodded as she tried to keep herself from laughing at Sesshoumaru's sudden look of shock.

"Mrs. Higarashi needs to get back to her work,” Sesshoumaru said through gritted teeth.

Kyo pouted at Sesshoumaru but said his goodbyes anyway.

As soon as the elevator doors closed Kagome burst out laughing.

"And what exactly do you think is so funny?" Sesshoumaru grumbled.

"Your face, when you finally realized he was gay."

Sesshoumaru snorted and they both started to get back to work. "I've been meeting with that young man since he was old enough for his father to bring him to work, and I never caught on. Forgive me for being a bit shocked that he managed to hide it so well from even a demon."